Orthopedic Technician - Dept of Orthopedics

MedStar Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to provide both administrative and patient care support in the Orthopedics Department. This full-time role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, along with specific training or experience in orthopedic technology or medical assistance. The technician will engage in a variety of tasks including assisting in patient care and handling administrative duties. Candidates should possess strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively, ensuring the delivery of quality care to patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School education/GED.
• At least two years of previous work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with applying and removing casts, splints and braces.
• Gathers patient information for registration; schedules appointments.

Skills

Customer Service

English Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Basic Computer Proficiency

Medical Terminology

Hand Dexterity

Education

High School education/GED

Orthopedic Technology program

Medical Assistant program

Military technical medic training

Coursework in allied health

Job description

Orthopedic Technician - Dept of Orthopedics

The Orthopedic Tech performs both administrative and patient care support for orthopedic patients. In the patient care area, the orthopedic tech assists with duties such as applying and removing casts, splints and braces, instructing patients with the use of crutches and tractions, under the direction and supervision of Operations Manager and in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of practice. In the administrative area the orthopedic tech gathers patient information for registration, schedules appointments, verifies demographic information and assists in the facilitation of patient access to services.

Department: Orthopedics

Schedule: Full Time

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Minimum of High School education/GED required.

Work also requires successful completion of either:

• an Orthopedic Technology program or
• a Medical Assistant program or
• military technical medic training or
• at least one full year coursework in allied health (which includes A&P) or
• at least one year on-the-job training in orthopedic related work.

EXPERIENCE:

In addition to above training requirement, this position requires at least two years of previous work experience.

Experience with cast and traction set up is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Must pass clinical competency testing.
• Ability to effectively speak, read, and write English.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate in a courteous, pleasant and professional manner with patients, general public, staff members, outside agencies, and all other internal and external contacts.
• Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
• Ability to accurately interpret and utilize basic medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Ability to work independently and to make decisions based on department polices and established procedures.
• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.
• Must be able to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information.
• Hand dexterity, hearing and visual acuity to respond to a patient or take direction from a provider; apply and remove casts and other orthopedic devices, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

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